In this chapter, the hosts introduce the topic of psychedelics and consciousness, with a guest speaker who is an expert on the subject. They delve into the multidisciplinary approach to studying consciousness, explore how psychedelics can alter the content of consciousness, and discuss different dimensions of consciousness.
What is consciousness? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the study of consciousness and how psychedelics could uncover the inner mechanisms of the brain with anesthesiologist and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center, George Mashour.
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